16-01-2019, 04:08 PM
(16-01-2019, 01:23 PM)Old Sparky Wrote: I often struggle to do this, as either the strands of wire won't separate properly, or won't tin. This morning I was trying to prepare/tin the end of a wire in the LH earpiece of a pair of headphones, without success. Having discovered that a new, identical pair, can be bought for less than £6, I gave up and ordered new ones, but can anyone advise the best way to solder Litz wire successfully?
I use Litz for hookup wire when the joint will be stressed. I dip it in solder paste and apply the iron to the cut end. The insulation will prevent heating the wire but it will burn off if heated to a high enough temperature to melt solder. When it starts burning the flux will float it out of the way and tin the wire.
Be aware the phone company uses tinsel wire. It will not solder very well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinsel_wire
I have soldered tinsel wire but it is better to use a mechanical connector with it.
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